Ericsson, IIT – Delhi launch ‘5G for India’ programme

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) With an aim to fast-track the realisation of Digital India initiative, Swedish communication technology firm Ericsson and IIT – Delhi on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly roll out a “5G for India” programme.

Ericsson will set up a Centre of Excellence with a 5G test bed and incubation centre at IIT – Delhi and use this facility to drive the development of the country’s 5G ecosystem.

“The programme will focus on delivering research, innovation and industrial pilots that use next-generation 5G networks as an enabler. It will help initiate cross-industry research collaborations focused on the integration of ICT in industry processes, products and services,” Paolo Colella, Head of Region India at Ericsson, said in a statement.